To convert kilowatts to metric horsepower, multiply by 1.359621617.
The calculation uses 1 kW = 1.359621617 PS. Results are displayed to at most 10 significant digits. Definitions can be exact while a displayed decimal is rounded. Match the displayed precision to your original measurement.
The formula
value in PS = value in kW × 1.359621617
kW- Input unit: kilowatts
PS- Output unit: metric horsepower
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in kW.
- Multiply by the stored conversion factor.
- Read the result in PS; divide by the same factor to convert back.
Worked examples
Worked conversion
1 kW × 1.359621617 ≈ 1.359621617 PS.
Reverse conversion
1.359621617 PS ÷ 1.359621617 ≈ 1 kW. Rounding intermediate values can change the last displayed digit.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
It uses 1.359621617 PS per kW.
Why can another converter show a slightly different answer?
Check the unit convention first (such as US versus Imperial or decimal versus binary), then compare rounding. Measurement uncertainty is separate from the unit conversion.
kW to PS table
| kW | PS (rounded) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1.359621617 |
| 2 | 2.719243235 |
| 5 | 6.798108087 |
| 10 | 13.59621617 |
| 100 | 135.9621617 |
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